Junior Data Scientist
Location: GB, CMD, London
Department: Data

Company profile:
Forward3D is the largest independent digital marketing agency in Britain. We run cutting edge digital marketing campaigns across paid search, natural search, display and social by using industry-leading linguistics and technology. Our localisation and origination service, Locaria, allows us to scale our clients' campaigns and content internationally. We cover an unequalled range of languages and have experience of running marketing campaigns in over 40 markets to date. Our in-house team of linguists localise content, keywords and copy to support the expansion of our clients’ businesses on a global scale. We started life in 2005 as “Traffic Broker”, an affiliate risking our own money. In the last nine years we have grown to over 200 in-house analysts, serving some of the world’s biggest brands and achieving ten million clicks per day, across 60 markets and in 45 languages. “Innovate every day” is our mantra, combined with an affinity for data and insightful analysis. We’ve stayed ahead of the curve by providing industry-leading apps and tech infrastructure to support our analysts. Forward3D is part of The Forward Internet Group - a fast-growing business with a portfolio of innovative brands that employs over 200 people in our Camden, New York, Shanghai and Seoul offices. As well as doubling revenues year on year for the last four years, we’ve picked up several accolades including The Sunday Times Tech Track 100, Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and National Business Awards.

Job description:
Forward3D is the fastest growing independent digital agency in Europe, working across PPC, SEO, display advertising, social media, data science and linguistics. We are a technology driven agency with our foundations as an affiliate. We've just celebrated our tenth birthday and now number over 250 people globally.Our in-house data analysis team make use of big data in order to provide insights to the internal business and our clients.  We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist to support this work.Key elements of the role include:Exploratory analysis of large datasets, drawing insight and value from complex big data.  Most often this involves coding with R.Completion of data analysis pieces against briefs and business requirements.Delivery of complex ideas in a succinct manner to both internal and external stakeholders.  This could take the form of anything from written document to delivered presentation.Capacity and desire to learn and develop innovative analytical techniques.Having a creative approach to briefs, constantly relating your work back to the commercial objectives of the agency and your client.

Requirements:
Successful candidates will have a strong mathematical and technical focus, ideally at masters or above. A background in statistical computing or statistics is strongly preferred. It would be ideal if you had experience with R, or another programming language. Excellent communication and team skills are vital as the role interfaces across the agency and with clients.

Benefits:
In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we’ll reward you with a competitive salary and an enviable range of benefits that include free breakfast and lunch, 24 days holiday a year (with the option to buy more days), pension, life assurance, private medical cover, childcare vouchers, numerous gym offers and a bike to work scheme or cash alternative. We also have a free bar where we celebrate successes or sometimes just unwind after a busy week.